Is pityriasis rosea contagious?

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These days, I always have red spots on my body, and I didn't pay much attention to them at that time. Later, I found that there were more and more spots on my body, just like roses, and it was very itchy. I really couldn't stand it any more. I wanted to scratch it with my hand, but I was worried that it would break and leave scars, so I held back. Today, I went to the drugstore and asked. The clerk said that I had pityriasis rosea, and I would get better after a period of time. I didn't need any medication. Is pityriasis rosea contagious? How to care for pityriasis rosea? Let's share my experience with you.

Is pityriasis rosea contagious?

Pityriasis rosea is a common skin disease. Pityriasis rosea is mostly caused by virus infection. It can be treated with antiviral drugs, such as oral chlorpheniramine or Loratadine Tablets, and topical hormone ointment. Of course, pityriasis rosea has self-healing nature, the general patients will gradually improve without treatment.

Pityriasis rosea is not infectious. Therefore, patients and people around the patients should not worry about being infected. During the treatment, patients should not eat spicy food and seafood, let alone drink and smoke, otherwise it will aggravate the development of the disease. The best diet is light.

The main point of pityriasis rosea patients is not to scratch the affected area with hands, so as not to leave scars. Patients in the face or bath, avoid using too hot water and strong irritant soap to wash the affected area. In addition, if patients feel pityriasis rosea self recovery is slow, try to go to the hospital for treatment.

matters needing attention

Spring and autumn are good seasons for pityriasis rosea. We must pay attention to the prevention of this kind of skin disease. Although it is not an incurable disease, pityriasis rosea also brings a lot of distress to patients. It is good for us to treat it as well as possible!